To teach the importance of using good manners and consider the consequences of bad manners.

To increase compassion and understanding of others who have special needs.

To consider ways of helping those in need.

To assess student goals using a contract format signed by student and parent with documented rewards to be earned upon successful completion of goal.

To explain behavioral contracting rationale and approach, including how to measure success when contract is followed.

To help children understand that they can find alternate ways to be happy even when their family structure has changed.

To help children understand their power in making a peaceable classroom; to empower children to reflect on ways to be responsible classmates.

To describe the rationale and the different development approaches when implementing bereavement therapy; to offer various resources for additional reading on topic.